12.1
The players shall take no action that will bring the game of chess into
disrepute.

12.2
During play the players are forbidden to make use of any notes, sources
of information, advice, or to analyse on another chessboard. The scoresheet
shall be used only for recording the moves, the times of the clocks, the
offer of a draw, and matters relating to a claim.

12.3
Players who have finished their games shall be considered to be spectators.

12.4
Players are not allowed to leave the 'playing venue' without permission
from the arbiter. The playing venue is defined as the playing area, rest
rooms, refreshment area, area set aside for smoking and other places as
designated by the arbiter.The player having the move is not allowed to
leave the playing area without permission of the arbiter.

12.5It
is forbidden to distract or annoy the opponent in any manner whatsoever.
This includes unreasonable claims or offers of a draw.

12.6
Infraction of any part of the Articles 12.1 to 12.5 shall lead to penalties
in accordance with Article 13.4.

12.7
Persistent refusal by a player to comply with the Laws of Chess shall be
penalised by loss of the game. The arbiter shall decide the score of
the opponent.

12.8
If both players are found guilty according to Article 12.7, the game shall be declared lost by both players.